Successfully defended claims asserted by putative shareholder against company and founders of technology startup company for causes of action for declaratory relief, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraud and fraud in the inducement, conversion and unjust enrichment resulting in dismissal of entire action with prejudice without paying any money or admitting liability.

Burger v. Kuimelis, et al., United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. C 02-2309 VRW

As a member of a team of lawyers, defended civil RICO and fraud allegations and minimized large monetary exposure which culminated in a successful settlement.

Successful defense of co-founder facing allegations of fraud, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, shareholder’s derivative action, Unlawful Business Practices Act and breach of fiduciary duty claims resulting in dismissal of entire action with prejudice.

In the Matter of Sara E. Carroll, Department of Insurance File AIIB-WCA-03-05

Successful defense of start-up and founder in alleged misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, interference with contract and breach of duty of loyalty causes of action resulting in dismissal of entire action with prejudice without paying any money or admitting liability.